Finding the Third Proportional to 445,878 and 673,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,878 and 673,571 is: 1,017,538.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,878 : 673,571 = 673,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,878/673,571 = 673,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,878x = 673,571 × 673,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,878x = 453,697,892,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,697,892,041/445,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,538.19
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